UEFA technical observer Rafa Benítez was struck by the intensity of Liverpool's pressing at San Siro and the way it was focused.

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Last season's finalists Borussia Dortmund thrashed Club Brugge 3-0 in the campaign opener of both the teams at the UEFA Champions League. Despite being under pressure earlier in the match, Dortmund raced away with the match with three late goals out of which two were scored by substitute Jamie Gitlen.

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MBM: Villa’s first game in Europe’s premier competition for 41 years ended in comprehensive victory. Scott Murray was watching

Aston Villa also made an impressive return to the UEFA Champions League after a flying 3-0 victory against the Swiss side Young Boys at the Stadion Wankdorf in Switzerland. Youri Tielemans opened the scoring in the 27th minute,

Aston Villa are back in the Champions League after surprisingly finishing fourth in the Premier League last term.

Aston Villa paid the perfect tribute to former striker Gary Shaw as they enjoyed a dream Champions League debut with a 3-0 win at Young Boys. Villa’s return to the top table of European football was overshadowed by Monday’s death of Shaw,

Report as goals from Youri Tielemans, Jacob Ramsey and Amadou Onana give Aston Villa a convincing 3-0 win over Young Boys in Switzerland for perfect start in debut Champions League campaign; Jhon Dura